There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Avukana Buddha statue by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Awukanatrain Colombo / ...
3h 16mRs 2,427–5,802Drive 51.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Anuradhapura to Avukana Buddha statuecar 51.7 km
58 minRs 2,309–3,334Bus, train
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Habaranabus
- Take the train from Habarana to Awukanatrain
5h 10mRs 3,740–5,661Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Avukana Buddha statuetaxi 51.7 km
58 minRs 3,900–4,700
Anuradhapura to Avukana Buddha statue by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Avukana Buddha statue is to drive which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Avukana Buddha statue is to drive which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Avukana Buddha statue. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Awukana via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Avukana Buddha statue is 105 km. The road distance is 51.7 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Avukana Buddha statue without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Anuradhapura to Avukana Buddha statue, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Avukana Buddha statue train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Avukana Buddha statue train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Avukana Buddha statue is 52 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Anuradhapura to Avukana Buddha statue.
There are 10+ hotels available in Avukana Buddha statue.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Avukana Buddha statue, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Anuradhapura to Avukana Buddha statue via Maho Junction and Awukana in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Maho Junction to Awukana
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Habarana to Awukana
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,900–4,700
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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